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When to retire old faithful

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TomR
California, United States

I am looking for learned opinions on criteria for retiring machines. My initial thoughts are that parameters should include age in years and run hours, cost of maintenance (perhaps as compared to replacement costs) and reliability.

Ladies and gentlemen, how say ye?

Thanks,
Tom

Posted 23 Jan 2008 03:16 AM

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MaxaM60
Bristol, United Kingdom

Hi Tom, In my humble opinion when the battery on an electric machine dies the cost of replacing them outweighs the value of the machine. With lpg and diesel, as long as their safe and don't cost too much to keep them going why replace them. One of my machines is a Hyster H30XL lpg. This machine is over 24 years old but is still a great machine to use.

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Vince

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Posted 30 Jan 2008 10:28 PM

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proshadetree
Tennessee, United States

When the cost of repairs in a years time is more more than the cost of a new unit replacement is a good option.We have some here that think a trans job is cheaper than a new lift so they put a trans in a 10 to 20 year old lift.Maybe the engine hangs in long enough to relize the cost of repair.It mostly a budget thing if is in budget, replace worn problem lifts.If its not repair and pray.Hose,brakes, and mast repairs also add up quick.
A good service tech should be able to give a report of which trucks need replaced and which are solid enough to last

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Posted 30 Jan 2008 11:22 PM

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theraymondguy
California, United States

When to put a bullet in it:

3&4 wheel counterbalance
Trunnion bearings, counter weight mounting points.

electric
Main harness

Otherwise, if cost of repairs = more than 2/3 of new, scrap it.

Posted 23 Feb 2008 01:30 PM

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proshadetree
Tennessee, United States

Hey Ed did they send that pretty truck to you?New tires new paint new seat.Oil dry blanket and all?

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Posted 23 Feb 2008 11:27 PM

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